It lists the stages of its development over the course of 200 years

Dubai Museum is a cultural beacon that presents a comprehensive picture of Dubai and its history

• The museum offers information and exhibits in various fields such as astronomy, natural phenomena, handicrafts and weapons.

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The Dubai Museum occupies a special and distinguished position among the most prominent tourist destinations in it, as it is the first museum of its kind established in the Emirate of Dubai, in addition to being located inside the Al Fahidi Fort, which is the oldest building in the city, and was built in 1787 to protect the area and its residents, then became with Time is the seat of government and the ruler's family.

In 1971, the fort was reopened under the name Dubai Museum, after it was renovated during the era of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may his soul rest in peace, to provide its visitors with a comprehensive picture of Dubai, its ancient history, and its development process until it became one of the most important trade centers and tourist destinations on the planet. world level.

The development and expansion of this historical landmark continued, and in 1995 saw the opening of the second section of the museum located under the castle, which houses exhibits and collectibles that simulate life in the past before the discovery of oil, in addition to the antiquities discovered in Dubai's archaeological sites.

In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in this regard, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, announced in January 2021 the launch of a rehabilitation project Al Fahidi Historical Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, following in the footsteps of the late Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum, may his soul rest in peace, in making Al Fahidi Fort a beacon of culture.

The museum, which extends over an area of ​​4,000 square meters, and receives approximately one and a half million visitors annually, takes its visitors on a journey through time, to learn about traditional life in the period before the discovery of oil, and after its discovery, in the various environments in the Emirates, namely the coastal and desert environments. mountainous and agricultural, and it also includes artifacts dating back to 3000 BC.

The entrance to the museum is topped by two cannons, which were used in the past to defend the castle and the port. As for the large museum courtyard, there is a traditional sailboat in the middle.

The antiquities wing of the museum includes archaeological pieces and artifacts that were discovered in Dubai, ranging from pottery, weapons, tombs and models of ancient buildings such as houses, mosques, residential complexes, and others.

In another pavilion, the visitor is briefed on the maritime history of Dubai, the pearl diving profession, which a large segment of the region's residents worked in in the past, the tools, scales and measures used by merchants in this profession, and how to build ships and manufacture shipping equipment.

The museum also presents an embodiment of the old markets in Dubai in the fifties, and the visitor sees the sellers and their various goods and commodities.

The museum offers many information and exhibits in various fields, such as astronomy, natural phenomena, folk arts, local handicrafts, weapons, and others.

While the "Dubai Past and Present" pavilion provides an account of the stages of Dubai's development over more than 200 years, and its transformation into a model for modern cities keen to preserve its heritage and cultural heritage.

• Hamdan bin Mohammed launched the project to restore the historic Al Fahidi Fort, which houses the Dubai Museum, in January 2021.

17 million visitors

Data indicate that the Dubai Museum, which is located on the southern side of the Dubai Creek, in the Souk Al Kabeer area, and can be reached via the Al Ghubaiba and Al Fahidi bus stations, or the Al Ghubaiba and Al Fahidi metro stations, received about 1.5 million visitors in 2019, and that from 1975 until Until the end of 2019, it attracted about 17 million visitors from different segments of society, citizens, residents and tourists, who came to learn about the inspiring stories of the past, and to view the collections and content that abounds in the museum.

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